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UniBank Names Robert Disotell Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer

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U & I Financial Corp. (OTCQX:UNIF), the holding company of UniBank, has announced two key executive appointments effective September 1, 2024. Robert Disotell joins as Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Credit Officer (CCO), bringing 21 years of experience as a Chief Credit/Lending Officer in Washington and California. Additionally, JJ Kim has been appointed as EVP and Chief Banking Officer, overseeing branch network and loan originations.

Disotell's extensive background includes roles at California Coast Credit Union and Cascade Bank, with 35 years of experience in the Puget Sound market. Kim brings 23 years of experience in Puget Sound banking markets, having held senior positions at GBC International, Bank of Hope, and Heritage Bank.

These strategic appointments aim to strengthen UniBank's leadership and enhance its lending operations and community service.

U & I Financial Corp. (OTCQX:UNIF), la holding di UniBank, ha annunciato due importanti nomine esecutive a partire dal 1 settembre 2024. Robert Disotell entra come Vicepresidente Esecutivo (EVP) e Chief Credit Officer (CCO), portando con sé 21 anni di esperienza come Chief Credit/Lending Officer in Washington e California. Inoltre, JJ Kim è stato nominato EVP e Chief Banking Officer, supervisionando la rete delle filiali e le origini dei prestiti.

Il vasto background di Disotell include ruoli presso California Coast Credit Union e Cascade Bank, con 35 anni di esperienza nel mercato di Puget Sound. Kim porta con sé 23 anni di esperienza nei mercati bancari di Puget Sound, avendo ricoperto posizioni dirigenziali presso GBC International, Bank of Hope e Heritage Bank.

Queste nomine strategiche mirano a rafforzare la leadership di UniBank e migliorare le operazioni di prestito e il servizio alla comunità.

U & I Financial Corp. (OTCQX:UNIF), la compañía holding de UniBank, ha anunciado dos nombramientos ejecutivos clave que entrarán en vigor el 1 de septiembre de 2024. Robert Disotell se une como Vicepresidente Ejecutivo (EVP) y Director de Crédito (CCO), aportando 21 años de experiencia como Director de Crédito/Prestamos en Washington y California. Además, JJ Kim ha sido nombrado EVP y Director Bancario, supervisando la red de sucursales y la originación de préstamos.

El extenso historial de Disotell incluye funciones en California Coast Credit Union y Cascade Bank, con 35 años de experiencia en el mercado de Puget Sound. Kim aporta 23 años de experiencia en los mercados bancarios de Puget Sound, habiendo ocupado cargos de alto nivel en GBC International, Bank of Hope y Heritage Bank.

Estos nombramientos estratégicos tienen como objetivo fortalecer el liderazgo de UniBank y mejorar sus operaciones de préstamos y el servicio a la comunidad.

U & I Financial Corp. (OTCQX:UNIF), UniBank의 지주회사,가 2024년 9월 1일부로 두 명의 중요한 임원 선임을 발표했습니다. Robert Disotell가 부사장(Executive Vice President, EVP) 및 최고 신용 책임자(Chief Credit Officer, CCO)로 합류하며, 워싱턴과 캘리포니아에서의 21년 경력을 제공합니다. 또한 JJ Kim이 EVP 및 최고 은행 책임자(Chief Banking Officer)로 임명되어 지점 네트워크와 대출 원천을 감독합니다.

Disotell의 폭넓은 경력은 California Coast Credit Union 및 Cascade Bank에서의 역할을 포함하며, 퓨젯 사운드 시장에서 35년의 경험을 가지고 있습니다. Kim은 퓨젯 사운드 은행 시장에서 23년의 경험을 가지고 있으며, GBC International, Bank of Hope, Heritage Bank에서 고위직을 역임했습니다.

이러한 전략적 임명은 UniBank의 리더십을 강화하고 대출 운영 및 지역 사회 서비스 향상을 목표로 하고 있습니다.

U & I Financial Corp. (OTCQX:UNIF), la société mère de UniBank, a annoncé deux nominations exécutives clés effectives le 1er septembre 2024. Robert Disotell rejoint en tant que Vice-Président Exécutif (EVP) et Directeur de Crédit (CCO), apportant 21 ans d'expérience en tant que Directeur de Crédit/Prêts à Washington et en Californie. En outre, JJ Kim a été nommé EVP et Directeur Bancaire, supervisant le réseau des agences et les origines de prêts.

Le vaste parcours de Disotell comprend des rôles à California Coast Credit Union et Cascade Bank, avec 35 ans d'expérience sur le marché de Puget Sound. Kim apporte 23 ans d'expérience sur les marchés bancaires de Puget Sound, ayant occupé des postes de direction chez GBC International, Bank of Hope et Heritage Bank.

Ces nominations stratégiques visent à renforcer la direction de UniBank et à améliorer ses opérations de prêt et son service à la communauté.

U & I Financial Corp. (OTCQX:UNIF), die Holdinggesellschaft von UniBank, hat zwei wichtige Ernennungen bekannt gegeben, die am 1. September 2024 in Kraft treten. Robert Disotell tritt als Executive Vice President (EVP) und Chief Credit Officer (CCO) bei, mit 21 Jahren Erfahrung als Chief Credit/Lending Officer in Washington und Kalifornien. Darüber hinaus wurde JJ Kim zum EVP und Chief Banking Officer ernannt, der das Netzwerk der Filialen und die Kreditvergaben beaufsichtigt.

Disotells umfangreicher Hintergrund umfasst Positionen bei California Coast Credit Union und Cascade Bank, sowie 35 Jahre Erfahrung im Puget Sound Markt. Kim bringt 23 Jahre Erfahrung in den Banken des Puget Sound mit, nachdem er führende Positionen bei GBC International, Bank of Hope und Heritage Bank innehatte.

Diese strategischen Ernennungen zielen darauf ab, die Führung von UniBank zu stärken und die Kreditvergaben sowie den Gemeinschaftsdienst zu verbessern.

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  • Appointment of experienced executives to key leadership positions
  • Robert Disotell brings 21 years of experience as Chief Credit/Lending Officer
  • JJ Kim brings 23 years of experience in Puget Sound banking markets
  • Potential for strengthened lending operations and improved community service
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LYNNWOOD, WA / ACCESSWIRE / September 3, 2024 / U & I Financial Corp. (OTCQX:UNIF), the holding company (the "Company") of UniBank (the "Bank"), announced today that the Bank has selected Robert Disotell as Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Credit Officer (CCO), and JJ Kim as EVP and Chief Banking Officer, both effective September 1, 2024.

Disotell has 21 years of experience as a Chief Credit/Lending Officer in Washington and California. Most recently, Disotell served as Chief Lending Officer for California Coast Credit Union in San Diego, California from 2012 to 2021. Previously Disotell served as a CCO from 2000 to 2012 and prior to that, EVP of Lending, for Snohomish County's then-largest local bank, Everett-based Cascade Bank. In all, Disotell worked 35 years in the Puget Sound market.

Stephanie Yoon, the Bank's Chief Executive Officer, said "UniBank is extremely pleased to bring Robert Disotell onto our executive team. Robert has both deep experience in credit quality and broad knowledge of UniBank's primary markets that make him uniquely suited to strengthen UniBank's leadership and service to our community."

Disotell said, "I'm excited to be back where I spent 35 years of my career assisting customers and small businesses fulfill their financial goals. UniBank provides a unique opportunity for me to leverage my experience to help UniBank augment its lending operations."

The Bank also announced the appointment of JJ Kim as EVP and Chief Banking Officer overseeing branch network and loan originations.

Kim has 23 years of experience in Puget Sound banking markets, including as Senior Vice President and Regional Director for GBC International, overseeing development of the bank's Pacific Northwest branches; First Vice President of Bank of Hope, overseeing operations for its Washington branches, commercial lending, and SBA loan production; and Senior Vice President of Puget Sound-based Heritage Bank.

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About UniBank

UniBank, the wholly-owned subsidiary of U & I Financial Corp. Founded in 2006 and based in Lynnwood, Washington, the Bank serves small to medium-sized businesses, professionals, and individuals across the United States. Customers can access their accounts in any of the four branches - Lynnwood, Bellevue, Federal Way and Tacoma - online or through the Bank's ATM network. For more information visit www.unibankusa.com.

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Investor Relations
Simon Bai
(425) 275-9704

SOURCE: U & I Financial Corp. (Washington)



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FAQ

Who are the new executive appointments at UniBank (UNIF) announced on September 3, 2024?

UniBank announced the appointments of Robert Disotell as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, and JJ Kim as Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer, both effective September 1, 2024.

What is Robert Disotell's background and experience prior to joining UniBank (UNIF)?

Robert Disotell has 21 years of experience as a Chief Credit/Lending Officer in Washington and California. He previously served as Chief Lending Officer for California Coast Credit Union and as CCO and EVP of Lending at Cascade Bank, with a total of 35 years of experience in the Puget Sound market.

What role will JJ Kim take on at UniBank (UNIF) as of September 1, 2024?

JJ Kim has been appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer at UniBank, overseeing the branch network and loan originations.

How much experience does JJ Kim bring to his new role at UniBank (UNIF)?

JJ Kim brings 23 years of experience in Puget Sound banking markets, including senior positions at GBC International, Bank of Hope, and Heritage Bank.

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